Wingfield DUPR Coach AI Pickleball Platform: The Picklr, Wingfield, DUPR Coach, and DUPR have announced a partnership to launch the first end-to-end, AI-powered system for pickleball player development. This new platform combines AI-based assessments, coach feedback, and automatic rating updates, creating a complete pathway for improving skills and competition results.
AI-Driven Player Assessments
The Wingfield Player Assessment replaces traditional evaluations with structured drills. Players perform serves, returns, drives, drops, volleys, and dinks. Wingfield’s AI records accuracy, speed, and consistency to create a full skill profile. P4-certified Picklr DUPR Coaches guide the process, adding expert input.
Matt PaneGasser, Vice President of Pickleball at The Picklr, said, “The Picklr has always been about raising the bar for player experience. Partnering with Wingfield, DUPR Coach, and DUPR allows us to offer something no other club network can: a complete, AI-driven pathway that connects player development with competitive play.”
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Integration With DUPR Coach
Results from the AI assessments feed directly into DUPR Coach, giving players an official DUPR rating right after their evaluation. Coaches across all Picklr locations can ensure consistency and fairness when onboarding new players.
Katie Nimitz, President of DUPR Coach, explained, “The Picklr’s commitment to standardizing on DUPR by funding over 200 DUPR Coaches ensures that every member will have a rating, driving stronger open play experiences and improving member retention.”
Verified Match Play on AI Courts
Beyond assessments, Wingfield’s technology also tracks every shot during matches on Picklr courts. Results are automatically submitted to DUPR, removing the need for manual entry. This means each game can immediately impact a player’s DUPR rating.
Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, said, “Our mission at DUPR is to make pickleball ratings universal, accurate, and accessible to every player. This partnership brings that vision to life in an unprecedented way.”
Building the Future of Pickleball
The partnership connects assessments, coaching, and competitive play into one system. The Picklr becomes the first club network to fully integrate AI into both training and verified match tracking.
Jaan Brunken, COO and Co-Founder of Wingfield, stated, “At Wingfield, we’re passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into real-world products that players and coaches love. With The Picklr, DUPR Coach, and DUPR we’re bringing that vision to life, creating an AI-powered pathway that starts with a player’s very first assessment and continues through competitive matches they play.”
News in Brief: Wingfield DUPR Coach AI Pickleball Platform
The Picklr, Wingfield, DUPR Coach, and DUPR have joined forces to create the first AI-powered platform in pickleball. Players will benefit from AI-driven assessments, coach guidance, and automatic DUPR rating updates from verified matches. This partnership sets a new standard for training, competition, and player development in the sport.